Chris Van Hollen

Alabama's surprising election outcome upended the expectations in both parties for next year's midterm campaigns, with Democrats emboldened by signs of a resurgent voter base and Republicans sensing new vulnerabilities.

The victory Tuesday by Democrat Doug Jones to represent that heavily conservative state in the Senate was the latest example in a string of elections this year that Democratic leaders think represent a growing backlash against President Donald Trump — and a potential building wave for 2018.

"People know that this is a political earthquake," said Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who is running the Democrats' 2018 Senate campaign efforts. "And...

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